Oct '92 to present
Platypus Productions Inc. (Regina)
> Oct '92 to present
> President
Platypus Productions provides the creative services of Stephen Hall for film and television production.
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Oct '87 to Oct '92
Saskatchewan Science Centre (Regina)
> May 1990 to Oct 1992
> Executive Director
As Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan Science Centre Stephen was responsible for a staff of 50 and the smooth operation of the facility, including all administrative and operational concerns. In his tenure as Executive Director, Stephen managed the construction of the $4.2M Kramer IMAX Theatre, which boosted overall attendance to 200,000 visitors annually, making the Science Centre the number-one tourist attraction in Saskatchewan.
> Jan 1989 to May 1990
> Director of Science and Exhibits
As Director of Science and Exhibits Stephen functioned as the chief of exhibits, public programming, design and technical services. Responsibilities included:
- Directing four departments: Design, Development, Production, and Programming. (Total staff: 17).
- Developing strategies for efficient realization of exhibits and public programs.
- Procuring special displays and traveling shows, and negotiating contracts when necessary.
- Coordinating the work of technical specialists, science advisors, and other consultants.
- Representing the Science Centre as required at media, corporate, or other public events.
- Maintaining the science integrity of the Science Centre.
> Oct 1987 to Jan 1989
> Manager of Exhibits
This was an interim position during the development phase of the science centre. Responsibilities included:
- Developing an exhibit philosophy.
- Hiring and managing an exhibit design & production team (Total staff: 10)
- Purchasing equipment for design and production.
- Preparing a 3-phase, $1.75M budget.
- Overseeing the development of a corporate identity.
- Preparing an exhibit sponsorship catalogue.
- Participating in promotion and fundraising activities.
1979 to 1986
Ontario Science Centre, Don Mills (Ontario)
> July 1 to September 9, 1986
> Designer
Responsibilities included creating a catalogue format for exhibit duplication inquiries; exhibit sales; researching and writing "A Technical Manual for the Canada Science Circus".
> April 21 to May 14, 1996
> Designer
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Responsible for designing and implementing modifications to the "Canada Science Circus" (Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur); maintaining exhibits; performing public demonstrations; and hosting visitors to the exhibition.
> Summer/Fall 1985
> Extension Services Coordinator
Assisted in the coordination and promotion of the "Ontario Science Circus" visit to Gananoque, Ontario; Coordinated the "Science Sideshow Fall Tour '85" to three communities in Northern Ontario; Created a report with recommendations for design modifications.
> Summer, 1983, 1984
> Exhibit Design Intern
Development and design of three exhibits for O.S.C's "Hall of Technology"; Production of working drawings for manufacture of exhibits in O.S.C. shops.
> Summer, 1981, 1982
> Engineering Technician
Development and production of two prototype exhibits for the O.S.C. "Hall of Space".
> 1979, 1980
> Host/Demonstrator
Duties included hosting visitors; performing public demonstrations; and supervising several demo areas.
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